Reviewed by Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading on
Irresistible Love, the first book in the Wylder Love series, told the story of a second chance at happily ever after. I had never read anything by Samantha Chase before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. The synopsis gave me hope for a sweet romance. Continue reading for my opinions on what I felt was a fair beginning to a brand-new series.
Lily Montgomery is a dedicated dancer. Dancing is her life and one of the things that makes her happy. However, a hip injury threatens to derail her career. She returns to North Carolina to reconsider her options, one of which involves surgery. When she returns home, she discovers that her grandfather arranged for her entire family to go on vacation while he remained behind.
Noah Wylder is an extremely hard worker. He plans to work his way up the corporate ladder and envisions owning his own company. Romance was out of the question, as it would most likely disrupt his plans. However, whenever Lily Montgomery crosses his path, he finds himself deviating from his plan as he craves the brief but cherished moments of joy, relaxation, and intimacy he feels in her company. He knows he shouldn't, as spending time with her would place his job in jeopardy, but she was too irresistible.
Noah was a great character. Thoughtful, driven, and an all-around nice guy. He didn't have the best childhood, but he overcame it to become a well-adjusted adult. His character developed as the story progressed. He recognized that his desire for success was rooted in his past. He also accepted that his brothers were no more successful than him.
Lily, Lily, Lily, my god! The woman was the most annoying character I have ever encountered. I am still trying to figure out what Noah saw in her. Stubborn, immature, and entitled aptly describe her nature, which made it difficult to warm up to her. Although she eventually recognized that she needed an attitude adjustment, the change was minimal.
The romance, although okay, was not one I will remember for a long time. It was underwhelming. Granted, Noah and Lily shared a kiss three years ago, but nothing came of it then. Three years later, their relationship, which involved lots of sneaking around, took off like a bullet train. One could sense the depth of Noah's feelings, but with Lily, it came off as more fun and games. I didn't get the impression she felt the same about Noah as he did for her.
While this was not a favourite, I intend to continue the series given the chance. Noah's brothers piqued my interest, and I am eager for their stories.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading
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